NIKKAELA is a Vancouver-based R&B/Pop singer-songwriter known for her emotionally rich sound and vivid storytelling. Growing up in a Filipino-Canadian household, her music is shaped by cultural duality and the complexities of navigating love, identity, and self-worth. With a voice that glides between vulnerability and power, NIKKAELA explores the illusions we create in love and life—pulling listeners into a world where fantasy meets clarity.
Her songs swing between the highs and tensions of love, drawing from personal experiences of heartbreak, healing, and rediscovery. Growing up amidst the chaos of her parents’ unstable marriage, NIKKAELA was shaped by a home environment marked by tension and unpredictability. NIKKAELA’s work reflects her ongoing journey to redefine love for herself—one shaped by her lived experiences and the lessons they’ve taught her. Inspired by artists who lead with authenticity, her music is a mirror to the contradictions we all hold: the yearning for connection and the fear that comes with it.
As she builds her discography through a series of singles leading up to her debut EP, NIKKAELA is focused on cultivating a strong artistic identity and connecting with her audience through raw, emotionally-charged releases. Her goal is simple but powerful: to create music that resonates, reflects, and reminds listeners that their stories matter.